Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 115.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 199.3 in | -17.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 56.9 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3891 lb. | 4586 lb. | -695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.5 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.6 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.